Archive for: January, 2013

Windows 8 reaches 60 million licenses

The new operating system from Microsoft, Windows 8, has sold 60 million licenses to date, including both sales updates as OEMs for new devices. Windows 8 was presented in October 2012 with new features in the interface design, among others. The software company gave a twist over previous versions, betting on an interface that adapts to both […]

Dilip Vengsarkar, Ajit Wadekar back MS Dhoni

Former Indian skippers Dilip Vengsarkar and Ajit Wadekar have put their weight behind current captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is facing huge criticism following India’s recent failures. The Men in Blue lost the Test series to England, ahead of facing Pakistan lately. In the Twenty20 competition, they managed to level the series, but could not […]

APHC urges resolution to prevent border tension between Pakistan and India

All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) leadership has called for a resolution of the Kashmir issue to prevent escalation of border tension between Pakistan and India. The pro-India leaders have also urged restraint.   The veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader Syed Ali Gilani in an interview said unless the line drawn between parts of Kashmir is wiped […]

I am inspired by Messi, claims KRL star Kaleemullah

The Pakistan Premier League’s top scorer reiterated that the Barcelona attacker always motivated him on the pitch and that he was aiming for even further heights after dominating the top flight this term. “Football is a family tradition for me. I played football at home and Essa was always there to help me in my […]

Altaf Hussain to fire political drone attack: May demand for referendum for electoral reforms

In a bid to mount pressure on the government, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain Thursday announced he will fire his political drone attack within few hours.   His announcement came at a time when pressure is building on the major political parties with the approaching date of Tahirul Qadri’s Long March.   The […]

Pressure mounts on Pakistan, India to deescalate tensions

The United Nations and the United States have urged Pakistan and India to respect the ceasefire in the Kashmir in view of clashes between forces of the uneasy neighbours along the Line of Control.   Pakistan and India signed a ceasefire along the LoC in 2003 and guns had been relatively silent since then. However, […]

PPP: The poorest political party of Pakistan: Report

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday released details of assets of political parties in Pakistan for the financial year 2010-11, showing the ruling PPP among the poorest parties of the country.   Without having any immovable property anywhere in the country, the PPP -Parliamentarians had only Rs 435,397 in its account on June […]

France honors Women’s Freedom award to Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai, the girl shot by the Taliban for advocating right of education of women, was awarded Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Women’s Freedom 2013.   The prize was presented to Ziauddin Yousafzai at the official ceremony at the Maison de l’Amerique latine.   The Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Women’s Freedom – created on […]

Cleveland Indians sign three Minor League players

The Tribe added some more fire power in the roster to boost their winning chances in 2013   The Cleveland Indians have added three Minor League players and improved their backup to play more aggressive in the next Major League Baseball season. They Indians signed Scott Kazmir along with right-hander Jerry Gil and lefty Edward […]

Ya Ching Hsu tames Karin Schnaase in Women’s Singles qualifying round at Victor Korea Open 2013

Chinese Taipei’s talented player Ya Ching Hsu proved her supremacy in Women’s Singles qualifying round when she toppled her higher ranked challenger Karin Schnaase of Germany and advanced into the main round of Victor Korea Open 2013 at Seoul, Korea, on Tuesday, January 8. The un-seeded Ya Ching surprised everyone by playing with an incredible […]

Will Smith reshaping the behaviour of his kids

Will Smith reshaping the behaviour of his kids Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are reportedly planning a “boot camp regimen” to help their children’s behaviour. The Hollywood couple are parents to Jaden, 14, and 12-year-old Willow, who have carved out careers in movies and music respectively. Will and Jada have prided themselves on letting their […]

David Hussey rates Sri Lanka as a difficult opposition in ODIs

David Hussey rates Sri Lanka as a difficult opposition in ODIs Star Australian all-rounder David Hussey believes that the Sri Lankan cricket team has got some world class bowlers, when it comes to One Day Internationals. He went onto praise a few bowlers and claimed that Lasith Malinga “is in the form of his life” […]

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